Furtive
Adjectiveचोरी-छिपे, गुप्त
Definition
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Contextual Sentence: "The candidate's furtive glances at the answer sheet were caught by the invigilator."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Sounds like 'fartive'—someone trying to hide a fart has a furtive look.
Synonyms
surreptitious
clandestine
stealthy
Antonyms
open
frank
aboveboard